Clayton DeGier
Swanton,OH
Summary
IT professional and trusted Cyber/Network Security Engineer offering 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable systems, networks, and infrastructure for the United States Air Force and other federal government agencies. With an active TS/SCI security clearance, I have a proven track record of success in planning, analyzing, and executing complex security initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and incident response plans. My expertise encompasses comprehensive network design, security framework development, and compliance adherence, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data and systems. Continually, crafting and testing my skill set and knowledge through industry standard professional certifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Network Analyst
The Andersons Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Provide technical support for network and voice or related hardware and software, including problem tracking, troubleshooting, and end user assistance.
- Act as an escalation point to the End User Services group for all Network and Voice issues, including after hours emergencies.
- Configure, deploy, upgrade and maintain Cisco network switches, Cisco WLAN, and HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN.
- Escalate problems to service providers as appropriate and coordinate external support and service requests to ensure proper resolution.
- Maintain network perimeter security, configuration of firewalls and other security hardware/software to protect systems and proprietary information.
- Assist with developing and maintaining Palo Alto firewall policies.
- Monitor network performance and manage bandwidth allocation for internal/external access, including Internet, LAN/WAN, and voice networks.
- Assist the Network Technology Manager with network infrastructure production environment backup and recovery projects, including the development and testing of contingency plans.
- Assist in the day to day administration of Cisco Unified Communications and Microsoft Teams calling.
- Experience in Azure deploying infrastructure and Network resources such as, Azure Expressroute, VPN, VNets, Network Security Groups, virtual firewalls.
Cyber Surety/Network Engineer
United States Air Force
10.2020 - Current
- Actively work as technical Lead for multiple network-related projects such as installation and configuration of new network equipment to include switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Managed WAP's installation, configuration and maintenance.
- Managed installation and configuration of new VOi P's within LAN.
- Oversaw daily network related issues and worked towards expeditious and efficient resolution.
- Installed network cabling when required utilizing necessary communication medium to include fiber optic, ethernet and co-axial cabling.
- Versed and very knowledgeable in troubleshooting numerous physical network connection problems with communication medium (Fiber Optic & Ethernet).
- Common tools used on a daily basis: multi-function cable tracer, multimeter, fluke fiber Visual fault Locator and optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR).
- Created and terminated ethernet cabling as required for customers needs.
- Assisted in design and implementation of LAN topology.
- Utilized software applications such as ACAS, NESSUS to scan end-point devices within LAN/WAN remotely and ensure mitigation of vulnerabilities.
- Implemented patches and security configurations in order to reduce vulnerabilities within LAN.
- Experience with COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC and TEMPEST.
- Held alternate KOAM role which encompassed KMI key distribution from MGC to end cryptographic units (ECU) and fill devices.
- Utilized PowerShell on a daily basis to remotely interface with Cisco switches/nodes in order to makes configuration changes.
- Accomplished understanding of TCP/IP stack and how data traverses throughout varies network Layers.
Cyber Security Specialist
Intrepid Solutions and Services LLC
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Perform alongside Defensive Cybersecurity Operations (DCO) team to conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
- Identify applicable DISA STIGs, and track and report compliance.
- Maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) to support system ATO and Continuous Monitoring.
- Perform CyberSecurity, utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) in order to follow all approved IC directives and standards in addition to NASIC policies, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate with multiple teams daily to include AD, Exchange, HBSS, Linux/Unix, Virtualization and Share point in order to solve daily issues and complete team projects.
SharePoint Administrator
Dine Development Corporation
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Worked as a SharePoint Administrator addressing all issues with SharePoint Sites AFNet (Air Force) wide.
- Trained and supported users in their day to day involvement in SharePoint.
- Configured service applications, Assigned proper permission Levels for all users.
- Created and maintained Content DB's, by Installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading and managing SharePoint Server's in the Farm.
Network Administrator
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Base Network Control Center Addressed all network related issues to the base Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) which consists of 800+ workstations and 20+ servers.
- Managed all file, print, and database servers to include network storage, accessibility and security of each.
- Very knowledgeable in a variety of software/applications, network protocols, operating systems, switches and routers.
- Constantly strived to bring the most professional expertise to the IT field by prioritizing the needs of customers.
CNC Programmer/Machinist
Egelhof Controls Corp
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Experienced in the programming, set-up and operation 5-axis CNC mills, multi-axis Lathes, and similar robotic controls.
- CNC Programmer and troubleshooter with responsibility for six Chiron Machines, including 5-axis machining center with rotary table with dual spindles.
Network Administrator
United States Air Force
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Base Network Control Center Addressed all network related issues to the base Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) consisting of 800+ workstations and 20+ servers.
- Assisted Cyber Operations staff in providing continuous, uninterruptable network access to both NIPRNET and SIPRNET.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security/Network Engineering
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
High School Diploma -
Pike-Delta-York
Delta, Oh05-2014
Skills
- Proficient in handling multiple tasks
- Skilled in digital tools
- Effective team management
- Problem-solving expertise
- Effective written communication
- Flexible in dynamic environments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Aruba Silverpeak SD-WAN overhaul project for the Anderson's enterprise network.
Certification
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS
- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional – CNIP
- Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell
- CIW Site Development Associate
- CIW Web Security Associate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Information Technology Network Analyst
The Andersons Inc
01.2023 - Current
Cyber Surety/Network Engineer
United States Air Force
10.2020 - Current
Cyber Security Specialist
Intrepid Solutions and Services LLC
10.2018 - 10.2020
SharePoint Administrator
Dine Development Corporation
10.2017 - 10.2020
Network Administrator
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 10.2017
CNC Programmer/Machinist
Egelhof Controls Corp
02.2017 - 07.2017
Network Administrator
United States Air Force
07.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security/Network Engineering
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Pike-Delta-York
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